Installation and Configuration Flashcards
What are the minimum requirements for upgrading a system to OS X Mavericks? (6 things)
OS X 10.6.8 or later 2 GB of memory 8 GB of available storage space Some features require an Apple ID Some features require internet A compatible Mac
What 4 preparation steps must you take before upgrading a system to OS X Mavericks?
Install Apple software and firmware updates
Verify application compatibility
Back up important files and folders
Document critical settings
How can you identify if a Mac requires a firmware update?
Open the full system report inside System Information and compare to the Apple support website to make sure it is current.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a single partition disk and multiple partition disk with OS X?
Single partition drives are easier to set up initially but aren’t as flexible to administer and maintain.
Multiple partition drives require repartitioning during setup but can be used to host user data and multiple operating systems.
How can you acquire the OS X Mavericks installer?
The OS X Mavericks installer can be downloaded from the Mac App Store for free.
What options can you select from during the OS X Mavericks installation?
Installation destination is the only option during a OS X Mavericks installation.
What process is used to guide a user through the initial configuration of OS X Mavericks?
Setup Assistant process
What key features do you gain by setting up iCloud? (3 things)
Cloud storage
Communication services for applications
Find My Mac
Aside from initial OS X Mavericks installation, where can you manage iCloud settings?
iCloud or Internet Accounts preference in System Preferences
What 3 primary sources can Migration Assistant pull from?
Other OS X systems
Other Windows systems
Other disks, including Time Machine backups
What are the 5 System Preferences categories?
(In this order) Personal Hardware Internet & Wireless System Other
How do the 4 default System Preferences categories differ?
Personal affects single user
Hardware adjusts hardware and peripheral settings
Internet & Wireless affect personal and system network settings
System Preferences affect all users and require administrator access
What is a profile? How are profiles managed?
A document with the filename extension “.mobileconfig” that contains system settings as defined by an administrator.
Installed profiles can be managed via Profiles preferences
Where can you locate the system version number, build number, and serial number? Why are these numbers important?
About This Mac or Login screen.
These numbers identify your specific Mac, system build, and the specific version of OS X Mavericks.
What utilities are available when started up from OS X Recovery? (9 things)
Restore System from Time Machine backup Install/Reinstall OS X Get support via Safari Disk Utility Startup Disk Firmware Password Utility Network Utility Terminal Reset Password
